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RU Students, Faculty, & Staff: Compete in the 2019 Campus EcoChallenge!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by

So, who says sustainability advocates here at Roosevelt aren’t competitive? Sustainability at Roosevelt has been an on-going movement to promote a healthier way of living for both ourselves and our environment. Student, faculty, and staff involvement and passionate dedication are … Continue reading →

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SOC Alum Gina Ramirez Speaks on Environmental Justice in Chicago @RU on 10/8

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

The Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and Transformation is hosting a talk by Gina Ramirez (MA Sociology ‘14), winner of the 2019 Matthew Freeman Social Justice Alumni Award, on Tuesday, October 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Chicago Campus, Room … Continue reading →

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Join the Campus EcoChallenge this October @RooseveltU!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

Sustainability at Roosevelt has been an on-going movement to promote a healthier way of living for both ourselves and our environment. Student involvement is one of the many reasons campus sustainability has improved and each year the opportunities continue to … Continue reading →

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Chicago Youth Climate Strike this Friday 9/20/19 in Grant Park

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Join members of RU Green, the Math Club, and others in an all-ages Chicago Youth Climate Strike march in Grant Park in downtown Chicago this Friday 9/20/19 in solidarity with climate strike marchers all over the world. Options for meeting: … Continue reading →

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Research & Inquiry Orientation Day @RooseveltU this Friday 8/30

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

RU students: interested in research? Come learn more about how to get involved with research at Roosevelt at the Research & Inquiry Orientation Day this Friday from 10am-4pm in the AUD Library at the Chicago Campus. Drop-in sessions from different … Continue reading →

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Congrats To Our Spring 2019 Graduates!

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

Today is one of the best days of the year here at Roosevelt University: Commencement! The faculty of the Sustainability Studies program warmly congratulate all of our graduating students today as they walk across the famous and historic Auditorium Theater … Continue reading →

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Bubbly Creek Service Day for Today 5/8 Cancelled

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Due to projected weather conditions for today in Chicago, as well as recent heavy rainfall and resulting waterway contamination by combined sewage overflows, the scheduled SUST community service trip to Bubbly Creek for today 5/8 is cancelled. Rest assured, though, … Continue reading →

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